On the rare occasion I purchase a "designer brand" (and I do mean rare), I do so because the quality of the item is superior to it's non-designer counterpart. I think I just have purses and shoes, but I wear the hell out of both, and they stand up to myÂ destructiveÂ ways. Many non-designer shoes and purses I own have succumbed to my recklessness, where as the designer products have lasted me for years. That's the only rationale to buying them. Otherwise, I couldn't give less of a fcuk if my outfit says "Target" or "Christian Dior" on the label. =]

On the rare occasion I purchase a "designer brand" (and I do mean rare), I do so because the quality of the item is superior to it's non-designer counterpart. I think I just have purses and shoes, but I wear the hell out of both, and they stand up to myÂ destructiveÂ ways. Many non-designer shoes and purses I own have succumbed to my recklessness, where as the designer products have lasted me for years. That's the only rationale to buying them. Otherwise, I couldn't give less of a fcuk if my outfit says "Target" or "Christian Dior" on the label. =]

I like designer labels on certain things, shoes, handbags and jewelry mainly, but I won't pay full price for them anymore. I'd totally wear a no-name thrift store outfit that I thought looked totally awesome on me over a name brand outfit that just looked ok.

I like designer labels on certain things, shoes, handbags and jewelry mainly, but I won't pay full price for them anymore. I'd totally wear a no-name thrift store outfit that I thought looked totally awesome on me over a name brand outfit that just looked ok.

I used to love labels to be honest it just made me feel good when I looked good and expensive i literally used to collect designer bags needless to say I was a shopaholic lol but this was when I was single now it's totally different a baby changes you and I've realized that was stupid lol my priorites came in check and I haven't bought anything designer unless I found it in a consignment shop :)

I used to love labels to be honest it just made me feel good when I looked good and expensive i literally used to collect designer bags needless to say I was a shopaholic lol but this was when I was single now it's totally different a baby changes you and I've realized that was stupid lol my priorites came in check and I haven't bought anything designer unless I found it in a consignment shop :)

quality, style, I never pay full price. I go to the outlets and take advantage of sales. also prices on clothing at Walmart are very close to a designer /name brand on sale. Walmart is not as cheap as pp think...imo.

quality, style, I never pay full price. I go to the outlets and take advantage of sales. also prices on clothing at Walmart are very close to a designer /name brand on sale. Walmart is not as cheap as pp think...imo.

"What is your reasoning or justification for spending so much because of a label?"

This statement alone tells me that you will never accept any reasoning people give you other than because it is a status symbol.

The reality is that you are spending the money on much more than just the label. You are paying for the design, the cut, the fabric, the fit, the wear of the item and, quite frankly, the art of the item. Designer fashion does not appeal to everyone, however, for those of us that do appreciate these factors related with it, it is well worth the price.

"What is your reasoning or justification for spending so much because of a label?"

This statement alone tells me that you will never accept any reasoning people give you other than because it is a status symbol.

The reality is that you are spending the money on much more than just the label. You are paying for the design, the cut, the fabric, the fit, the wear of the item and, quite frankly, the art of the item. Designer fashion does not appeal to everyone, however, for those of us that do appreciate these factors related with it, it is well worth the price.

I have a nice collection of designer shoes, bags, and jeans. Â I have always been very into fashion so that's my reasoning, I suppose. Â I buy them more for the quality than the label...or because they're collectible vintage pieces. Â I also buy tons of clothes at target because I think the quality/price for a lot of their pieces is hard to match!

I have a nice collection of designer shoes, bags, and jeans. Â I have always been very into fashion so that's my reasoning, I suppose. Â I buy them more for the quality than the label...or because they're collectible vintage pieces. Â I also buy tons of clothes at target because I think the quality/price for a lot of their pieces is hard to match!

Not true! I have no problem with ppl spending the money for designer labels, I have never had the money or desire to spend so much on clothing and was generally curious what the appeal is. If the quality makes the item last much longer then it's something worth looking in to if it's an item that's really appealing

Not true! I have no problem with ppl spending the money for designer labels, I have never had the money or desire to spend so much on clothing and was generally curious what the appeal is. If the quality makes the item last much longer then it's something worth looking in to if it's an item that's really appealing

I rarely buy designer anything. This summer, my DH bought me a really nice dress, because I am a lot heavier than I've ever been, and I hate the way my clothes fit. He wanted me to have something that I felt good in. You know what? I felt pretty again in that dress. I wore it everywhere this summer. It was so well made, and fit perfect, and was really structured around the bust so I didn't even need to wear a bra. I honestly think that dress was worth every penny. He told me last week that he is going to take me shopping for my birthday to get some jeans, tops, and a bra that fit me well. I'm excited to get some clothes that fit me good again. I always thought it wasn't worth the money to buy designer, but my thinking has changed a bit. If wearing well made items make you feel better about the way you look, they are worth it!

I rarely buy designer anything. This summer, my DH bought me a really nice dress, because I am a lot heavier than I've ever been, and I hate the way my clothes fit. He wanted me to have something that I felt good in. You know what? I felt pretty again in that dress. I wore it everywhere this summer. It was so well made, and fit perfect, and was really structured around the bust so I didn't even need to wear a bra. I honestly think that dress was worth every penny. He told me last week that he is going to take me shopping for my birthday to get some jeans, tops, and a bra that fit me well. I'm excited to get some clothes that fit me good again. I always thought it wasn't worth the money to buy designer, but my thinking has changed a bit. If wearing well made items make you feel better about the way you look, they are worth it!

All my work clothes and heels are designer. I prefer designer jeans, my fav fit better than any I have found..and I have tried them all. They also seem to last a whole lot longer than no names. I shop designer for most all of my kids clothes too, outlets rock! There are just some things I don't care about having a label and some things I like better. Anything for work or dress up is going to be designer, kids clothes for school are going to be labels.

All my work clothes and heels are designer. I prefer designer jeans, my fav fit better than any I have found..and I have tried them all. They also seem to last a whole lot longer than no names. I shop designer for most all of my kids clothes too, outlets rock! There are just some things I don't care about having a label and some things I like better. Anything for work or dress up is going to be designer, kids clothes for school are going to be labels.

I LOVE Nordstrom Rack! When I shop there, I do get designer shirts for $10 and pants for about $25-30.

I got a pair of velour Juicy track pants for $25 (original price is like $110)...the next day I saw a knock off pair at Target for the same price. I have a $13.00 pair of Juicy knock off pants from Kohls and after 3 years, the difference is totally visible. The Juicy pants look like they have never been worn before. The cheap ones are faded, stretched out, not soft anymore really and just look old and beat up. Fabrics do matter and so does clothing construction.Â

The way I look at it...at 25 years old, my height is not going to change and my weight is going to be relatively stable...if I buy something, it is going to last me a decade...so, why not buy something nicer that I will feel good in???

I have it in my budget to splurge on clothes every once in awhile, so I do! I have designer purses, shoes, coats, sunglasses...mainly just accessories. I will admit that I just bought 4 long sleeve (plain) shirts from Kohls the other day for $10 each...I wear those things everywhere! I like to wear what is comfortable and makes me feel good...sometimes I do pay full price, but most of the time I only shop clearance sales!

I LOVE Nordstrom Rack! When I shop there, I do get designer shirts for $10 and pants for about $25-30.

I got a pair of velour Juicy track pants for $25 (original price is like $110)...the next day I saw a knock off pair at Target for the same price. I have a $13.00 pair of Juicy knock off pants from Kohls and after 3 years, the difference is totally visible. The Juicy pants look like they have never been worn before. The cheap ones are faded, stretched out, not soft anymore really and just look old and beat up. Fabrics do matter and so does clothing construction.Â

The way I look at it...at 25 years old, my height is not going to change and my weight is going to be relatively stable...if I buy something, it is going to last me a decade...so, why not buy something nicer that I will feel good in???

I have it in my budget to splurge on clothes every once in awhile, so I do! I have designer purses, shoes, coats, sunglasses...mainly just accessories. I will admit that I just bought 4 long sleeve (plain) shirts from Kohls the other day for $10 each...I wear those things everywhere! I like to wear what is comfortable and makes me feel good...sometimes I do pay full price, but most of the time I only shop clearance sales!

The only designer name I buy is Coach. I buy one bag per year, usually on eBay, and you would never be able to tell my oldest one from my newest one. The quality is outstanding. I used to go through purses like crazy, because I am pretty hard on bags, but Coach can stand up to it. The quality, look and feel of the bags are worth the price to me, because I think I should have a few things in my wardrobe that make me look and feel like a well-put-together mom instead of a frumpy, gross blob. Accessories make such a huge difference, even if my clothes are plain and cheap. Besides, at work we wear uniforms and the female staff like to have cute purses in the locker room to talk about. It's our equivalent of, "Oh my goodness, what a cute outfit!" :-)

The only designer name I buy is Coach. I buy one bag per year, usually on eBay, and you would never be able to tell my oldest one from my newest one. The quality is outstanding. I used to go through purses like crazy, because I am pretty hard on bags, but Coach can stand up to it. The quality, look and feel of the bags are worth the price to me, because I think I should have a few things in my wardrobe that make me look and feel like a well-put-together mom instead of a frumpy, gross blob. Accessories make such a huge difference, even if my clothes are plain and cheap. Besides, at work we wear uniforms and the female staff like to have cute purses in the locker room to talk about. It's our equivalent of, "Oh my goodness, what a cute outfit!" :-)

I have a few designer labels. They are mostly my "dress up" clothes. I also find a lot of designer labels in consignment stores, many of Audrey's fall clothes are designer names. I live in a very affluent area so our consignment stores rock. Most of the stuff still has the tags on it.

Before I had Audrey I would buy designer clothes for myself frequently. I was making good money so why not? There is a box of True Religion jeans in my basement and they are calling to me, telling me to lose weight so we can be friends again. Target brand just isn't the same.

I can't justify spending that amount of money on clothes now though. As long as all my important parts are covered, I am not going to complain (much).

I have a few designer labels. They are mostly my "dress up" clothes. I also find a lot of designer labels in consignment stores, many of Audrey's fall clothes are designer names. I live in a very affluent area so our consignment stores rock. Most of the stuff still has the tags on it.

Before I had Audrey I would buy designer clothes for myself frequently. I was making good money so why not? There is a box of True Religion jeans in my basement and they are calling to me, telling me to lose weight so we can be friends again. Target brand just isn't the same.

I can't justify spending that amount of money on clothes now though. As long as all my important parts are covered, I am not going to complain (much).

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